New York, USA: Coco Gauff opened her 2026 US Open campaign with a solid straight-set win over Turkey's Zeynep Sonmez that showcased her improved serve. The fourth-seeded Gauff, who won the New York Grand Slam in 2023, was broken only once to top the 53rd-ranked Sonmez 6-3, 6-4 in a hard-hitting bat»»»

Curtailment of solar power exposes hurdles in India’s rapid energy transition BENGALURU, India: When India’s power demand surged at the height of summer, the country struggled to meet evening needs as air conditioners ran longer amid hotter nights. Despite this demand, some renewable energy provide»»»

Residents of the special economic zone “Technopolis Moscow” presented their products for the first time at the 14th exhibition of semiconductor equipment, materials and core components CSEAC 2026, said Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry Maxim Liksutov. “Participating in the exhibitio»»»

“The United States’ catalogue of atrocities against the nation of Iran is now complete,” Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said after a US strike hit a home hosting a wedding in Kuhestak, southern Iran. The latest toll has risen to 5 people killed, including a 4-year-old child, and »»»

BRUSSELS, Belgium — Eurozone inflation jumped to 3.3 per cent in August, the highest level in three years, as the war in the Middle East kept pushing up energy costs, official data showed Tuesday.Well above the European Central Bank's two-per cent target, the figure provided by the statistical offi»»»

The National Assembly Wednesday will debate at first reading a bill amending the Waste Management Act, submitted by Democratic Bulgaria (DB), according to the Parliament’s draft agenda for this week. As the first Wednesday of the month, parliamentary groups may propose items that must be included o»»»

Lufthansa resumes Riyadh flights this month; Dubai and Abu Dhabi services remain suspended Dubai: UAE travellers flying with the Lufthansa Group will have to wait longer for direct services to resume, with Lufthansa, SWISS and Eurowings continuing to suspend flights to and from Dubai through Octobe»»»

President Vladimir Putin slammed Zelensky’s threats against Russian civilian aviation as “a bid for state terrorism.” Speaking at a press conference following the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Bishkek, Putin said Ukraine had been seeking to resume negotiations and hold face-to-face me»»»

Traffic apps flag sustained peak-hour jams from JVC to Al Qusais and Sharjah Dubai: Motorists across Dubai and Sharjah faced slower than usual journeys on Wednesday morning, with live traffic data showing sustained congestion along several major routes during peak hours. Both Google Maps and Waze, »»»

Regional airlines operate select routes as global carriers keep UAE flights suspended Dubai: Flying from the UAE today? Passengers should prepare for a mixed picture of operating, delayed and cancelled flights, with Emirates, Etihad Airways, flydubai and Air Arabia continuing to operate key service»»»

Tribune News Network Doha As part of its ongoing health initiatives for underprivileged communities worldwide, Qatar Charity (QC) has launched a specialised medical convoy for eye surgery in Mauritania. Organised with the generous support of Qatari donors, the initiative is being implemented in coo»»»

Mohammad Yasser Ramzan has been appointed Managing Director of MySep Middle East LLC, leading the company’s regional operations from its newly established Doha office. Headquartered in Singapore, with operations in the Netherlands and consultants worldwide, MySep specialises in advanced phase-separ»»»

PBCQ unveils 60-day roadmap to deepen Pakistan-Qatar business tiesThe Pakistan Business Council Qatar (PBCQ) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Pakistani commercial engagement in Qatar, unveiling a focused three-point action plan aimed at turning bilateral goodwill into concrete investm»»»

G20 finance leaders wrapped up two days of talks in Ashville, North Carolina, on Tuesday with broad backing for a final statement, despite tensions over Russia’s participation and divisions with China. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Moscow’s presence had not disrupted discussions, as mini»»»

A judge in the US state of Utah has ruled that the man accused of shooting far-right activist Charlie Kirk will face trial for murder. Tyler James Robinson, 23, is accused of fatally shooting Kirk in the neck during a rally at a Utah college campus in September 2025, allegedly because he was 'fed u»»»

Aira and Maria Sanchez would drive back and forth from Abu Dhabi for the cats treatment If the cats of UAE could speak, they could tell stories that would outlive any Netflix show at this point. Their tales would mostly trace the trajectory of abandonment, days of cursing humans, trying to avoid ca»»»

Residents share tips on savings and making the most of the city without overspending Dubai: For families living in Abu Dhabi, having a good quality of life does not necessarily mean spending more. Long-term residents have noted that the key to enjoying the capital while staying financially secure i»»»

Energy chief lands in Caracas as Washington secures control over major oil reserves US officials on Tuesday defended President Donald Trump's oil deal with Venezuela, saying it would lower oil prices for Americans and counter Russian and Chinese influence on Washington's doorstep. Venezuela's gover»»»

Citizens of Kyrgyzstan can now visit Thailand without a visa for stays of up to 30 days. The Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the change. Starting September 15, 2026, Kyrgyz citizens will be able to enter Thailand visa-free and stay in the country for up to 30 days. The new rules apply to»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin said he appreciates Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov’s efforts to support the Russian language. «We appreciate your attention to supporting the Russian language, which has the status of a national language in the republic,» Putin said in Bishkek during a meeting with »»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov for the flawless organization of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. Speaking to journalists after the official events in Bishkek concluded, Putin emphasized that a tremendous amount of work had been carried out»»»

Rome: Juventus announced on Tuesday that it had signed the German striker Nick Woltemade on a season-long loan from Newcastle United of the English Premier League. In a statement, Juventus described Woltemade as a significant addition, citing his steady rise in football and the experience he has ga»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Bishkek. They discussed the current state and prospects of bilateral cooperation, including energy, trade, education, and security. At the beginning of the meeting, Sadyr Japarov noted the active participation of Russ»»»

Controversial US warship reaches Pattaya as Washington defends crew conditions A US aircraft carrier at the centre of controversy over conditions on board approached the Thai coast on Wednesday for its first port call in nine months. The 5,000 sailors and Marines on board the USS Abraham Lincoln, a»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan held talks in Bishkek. One of the main topics of the meeting was Armenia’s intention to join the European Union and the possible consequences of this decision for relations with Russia. In his statement, the Russian leader»»»

Convective clouds may bring rain to eastern areas, with mist possible overnight Dubai: Rain could fall over parts of the UAE on Wednesday as temperatures reach as high as 47°C and winds raise dust in some areas, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said. Conditions will be fair to partly cloudy»»»

Kyrgyz athletes won one silver and two bronze medals on the first day of competitions in Mongolian wrestling, goresh and kurash at the VI World Nomad Games. According to the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, competitions in the over-100 kg weight category were held on September 1 at Gaz»»»

New York leaders accuse DHS of politicising immigration and public safety New York: US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested 2,197 immigrants across the state of New York from late July to late Augus»»»

The leaders of Russia, China and India arrived with other heads of state in Kyrgyzstan on August 31 for a two-day Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. The SCO is widely viewed as offering a forum at which members, as well as 15 “dialogue partners” that include some important middle power»»»

The leaders of Russia, China and India arrived with other heads of state in Kyrgyzstan on August 31 for a two-day Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. The SCO is widely viewed as offering a forum at which members, as well as 15 “dialogue partners” that include some important middle power»»»

A lot happened during summer recess: France’s constitutional council struck down the core of a new law to ban social media for under 15 year olds, but it did validate the extension to high schoolers of a phone ban already in effect for younger pupils. Why one but not the other? On this the first da»»»

A federation of European textile associations called Tuesday for an import fee of 10 euros on fashion imports, the latest effort to stem the flood of ultra-cheap competition mainly from China. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Dr Sheng Lu, Professor at the Department of Fashion and&nbs»»»

Oil prices rose, stocks fell and bond yields spiked after the US launched fresh attacks on Iranian targets. Japan's 10-year bond yield hit 3% for the first time since 1996.  The deepening global selloff comes amid fears over rising inflation and concern over mounting government debt - which in»»»

Tunis: Tunisia has seen an unprecedented surge in wildfires this summer, with more than 14,000 hectares of forest destroyed between June 1 and Aug. 30, private radio station Mosaique FM reported Tuesday. Emergency services responded to and extinguished 13,463 fires during this period, including 239»»»

Ankara: A mining workshop dating back about 8,800 to 8,900 years has been unearthed in southeastern Türkiye, Turkish Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy said on Tuesday. In a post on social media platform X, Ersoy said the workshop, covering around 5 square meters and dated to 6900-68»»»

UAE fog season typically peaks between September and February, NCM data shows Dubai: Summer in the UAE is not completely over, but the weather is already shifting into the pattern that brings fog back to the roads. UAE's National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) issued a fog alert for September 2, 2026,»»»

European allies resist ‘normalising’ Moscow amid Ukraine war and hybrid attack fears G20 finance leaders closed their two-day gathering on Tuesday with a statement that all but China backed in full, as Washington insisted that the presence of a Russian minister had no effect on talks. US Treasury S»»»

The elderly woman later said the moment felt like winning a crore of rupees Tamil Nadu Chief Minister S. Joseph Vijay's enduring connect with the public was on display in Salem when he made an unscheduled stop during his official visit on Tuesday, leaving an older woman delighted with a simple yet »»»

Washington targets Iran’s ‘tinker toy’ radar in bid to secure global oil chokepoint US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Iran was attempting to rebuild a network of radar installations along the Strait of Hormuz before the US military struck and destroyed the emerging system, as Washington soug»»»

Lake Ontario is now appearing as “Lake America” on Google Maps for US users, following Donald Trump’s executive order to rename the lake. Canadians still see “Lake Ontario”, while users elsewhere see both names. But the change is far from universal: Apple Maps and MapQuest continue to use Lake Onta»»»

The US military hit targets in Iran on Tuesday as Tehran reponded with retaliatory strikes as hostilities between the two countries flared once again in an intermittent war that has lasted more than six months. One US strike hit a home hosting a wedding, killing four people and wounding dozens, loc»»»

A number of pro-Israel social media accounts have shared a video they claim shows wads of cash and stacks of gold bars in a cache belonging to a deceased Hezbollah leader. There's only one issue: the footage was created using AI. The original video was shared by an Egyptian satirical site. The vide»»»

A failed mutiny in Niger over the weekend shows how important Russia's Africa Corps mercenaries are in the country, according to analysts. They argue that the failed mutiny on Saturday shows how the country's security landscape has worsened and contradicts claims from Niger's junta about »»»

Nepal is burying dozens of bodies in multiple trenches as Nepal’s disaster agency said that 1,003 deaths had been counted there, with 3,916 people missing, including 583 foreign nationals. In its latest update, China reported 16 deaths and 546 missing, including 261 foreigners. Crews faced challeng»»»

Premier League clubs smashed the £3.1 billion transfer-spending record on a dramatic deadline day, with Manchester City leading the frenzy by signing Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea for a British-record £125 million and adding Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye for £65 million. The spending spree capped a r»»»

Since taking office on July 20, Burnham has traveled around the country promising to deliver renewed national optimism after the downbeat two-year tenure of his predecessor Keir Starmer. Now, it's time for him to face lawmakers for the first time since he has taken office after an unusually long ti»»»

Prime Minister Andy Burnham faced lawmakers in the House of Commons on Tuesday for the first time since becoming U.K. leader six weeks ago, with wars in Europe and the Middle East weighing on his promise to kick-start the economy, ease the cost of living and oversee a radical redistribution of powe»»»

Germany's government on Tuesday blamed Russia for an attempted attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport on 4 August using an explosive-laden drone, and announced that it would shut down a Russian consulate among other measures against Moscow. French ​President Emmanuel Macron ​said he support»»»

Phnom Penh: Cambodian authorities detained 19,652 drug-related suspects across 7,347 cases during the first eight months of 2026, according to an Anti-Drug Department report released Tuesday. The report said that 49.5 percent of those arrested were classified as traffickers, manufacturers, possesso»»»

Understanding the adolescent brain can help parents replace conflict with connection A mother sat in my office recently describing the moment she took her 15-year-old’s phone away after finding out how many hours a day he was spending on it. She expected relief, maybe even gratitude, once the distr»»»